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IUI 9712

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,718 mi
Last recorded115,718 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9712
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,718 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front roll bar d bushes worn to excess

both rear tyres slighty misshaped

exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

offside front strut spring mounting worn

poss worn engine mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2015 115,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front roll bar d bushes worn to excess

both rear tyres slighty misshaped

exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

poss worn engine mounts

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

slight play both front roll bar d bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,293 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

slight play both front roll bar d bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,710 miles

floor pan covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2012 84,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres wearing slightly at edges and walls poor and cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LARGE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 64,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 63,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,293 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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IUI 9712 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IUI 9712, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IUI 9712 registered?

IUI 9712 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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